{"id":21995,"date":"2019-05-28T13:58:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T11:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/en\/blog\/?p=18737"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:45:58","slug":"3-days-in-madrid-what-to-do-and-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/3-days-in-madrid-what-to-do-and-see","title":{"rendered":"3 days in Madrid: What to do and see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top things to do in Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Madrid Spain is a wonderful city for tourism, packed full of things to do; in fact, so many things to do that it can be hard to decide which one to choose. For that reason, we wrote an article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/10-facts-about-madrid-you-may-not-know\/\">facts in Madrid<\/a> to give you a overview of the Spanish capital city. Today we let you know some suggestions you can use when planning the <strong>best itinerary for 3 days in Madrid. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18742\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/madrid-king-s-palace.jpg\" alt=\"Madrid King's Palace\" width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit Madrid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enjoy <strong>one of the best art collections in the world<\/strong>, author&#8217;s food, feel the warm treatment of local people or <strong>go out at night<\/strong>, you will love the capital of Spain. It&#8217;s the perfect destination for a getaway where you can also enjoy boutique hotels such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/hotel\/catalonia-las-cortes\">Catalonia Las Cortes<\/a>, a <strong>charming four-star hotel situated in the heart of the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go on a walking tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering how to spend a few days in Madrid, the best way to know the city is leaving your hotel room and exploring it by walk. Booking a guided tour is also highly recommended. <br \/><br \/>Some of the places you might want to explore include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Puerta de Sol: <\/strong> Is <strong>Madrid&#8217;s central and most famous square<\/strong> and the ideal place to embark on a guided walk of the city. Look out for <strong>the monument to King Charles III, the iconic Tio Pepe sign and the famous clock<\/strong> whose bells herald the New Year. <br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Debod Temple: The Temple of Debod is a genuine Egyptian temple from the second century BC<\/strong>, which was transported and painstakingly rebuilt in the late 1960s, opening to the public in 1972. <strong>The Entrance is free<\/strong> and it is a fascinating place to visit and the surrounding park is also a lovely place for a picnic. The best time to visit is at sunset when you can see the ancient stones in all their splendour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18745\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/debod-temple.jpg\" alt=\"Debod Temple\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Madrid at night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for inspiration and suggestions to live Madrid in a different way, here we go with some of them.<br \/><br \/>Go to a concert at the National Auditorium if you want to enjoy some good classical music.<br \/><br \/>Stroll along the <strong>Gran V\u00eda, the main street of the capital<\/strong> that is filled with bars, restaurants and hotels like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/hotel\/catalonia-gran-via-madrid\">Catalonia Gran V\u00eda Madrid<\/a>. Chocolate with churros is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating in Madrid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out why <strong>Madrid is a foodie&#8217;s Paradise<\/strong>: If you are staying at the Hotel Catalonian Las Cortes, why not head to the <strong>Salamanca district which is the home of many excellent restaurants<\/strong>, such as El Paraguas (a 9-minute taxi ride away). If you prefer to go on a tapas crawl in the same area, check out Los Gallos for cocktails and finger food. I<strong>n the case you pass by Gran Via, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to taste our excellent gastronomical offer at BLoved restaurant<\/strong>, which is located inside the previously named Catalonia Gran Via hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18748\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/tapas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tapas\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately but not least, a visit to Madrid would not be completed without tasting the delicious cocktail at the iconic El Cock Bar, which design has scarcely changed since its inception in 1921.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top things to do in Madrid Madrid Spain is a wonderful city for tourism, packed full of things to do; in fact, so many things to do that it can be hard to decide which one to choose. 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